When Cupid pulls the strings, everything falls into place—and that's exactly what happened with Akshaan and Sanithra. Their wedding was a blend of Punjabi, Malayalam, and Telugu rituals to celebrate their roots. The wedding extravaganza took place over three days.  

This lovely couple decided to take their vows at Amita Rasa, a breath-taking venue nestled in the lap of nature. Tucked in a valley on the slopes of the Nandi Hills, the picturesque venue matched the unbridled enthusiasm of the couple on their special day.

But what caught our attention was the open setting of the venue, encircled by green hills. Add to that a spectacular floral décor that matched the scenery as well as the outfits of the couple, and we were thrilled to capture this riot of colours and beauty with our camera!   

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The Wedding: A Celebration of Rituals and Traditions

On their big day, Akshaan and Sanithra looked picture-perfect in their wedding attires.

Dressed in a gorgeous golden traditional saree and an intricately designed matching blouse, the bride looked ethereal. A pastel pink chunni and gold ornaments served as the perfect finishing touches for her bridal look. We were elated to capture her in different stages as she got ready for her special day.   On his part, the groom complemented her by donning an off-white and golden mundu set. The groom's father helped him in getting ready for the wedding.

The groom arrived in an open car and the baraat was a fun-filled affair. He was dancing to the beats of the dhol that accompanied his marriage party. Giving him company were his family and friends, who joined in the revelry with equal enthusiasm. It was a sight to behold, with the groom's friends wearing mundu sets and dancing to the dhol beats. The highlight of the baraat was the groom's enthusiastic grandmother dancing and enjoying herself.

As is the tradition in South India, the groom made his entry to the venue accompanied by the boisterous and lilting sounds of the chenda and nadaswaram. The beaming bride entered with her friends holding the thalapoli.    

The main wedding venue was decked up with floral garlands that hung down from the ceiling. The sindoor daan and the tying of the Mangalsutra were among the major rituals that marked the wedding. Surrounded by friends and family, the couple took their vows. When it was time for the talambralu ritual, everyone had great fun—It involved the couple throwing rice at each other. After the wedding was over, the couple's friends showered them in flowers to mark the happy moment.

In the midst of everything, we made sure that all these precious moments were captured on our camera. We engaged the couple for a quick couple shoot. Making ample use of the beautiful venue and the amazing décor elements, we came up with some stunning shots.           

The Sangeet: An Extravaganza of Fun and Dancing

For their Sangeet, the couple decided on Radisson Blu, Atria as the venue. The bride decked up in a fiery red outfit and dazzled with a bright smile. The groom looked stylish in his resplendent peacock green outfit.

Joined by family and friends for the event, they had a lot of fun. Several dance performances marked the evening. The couple joined in the revelry with full enthusiasm. As everyone partied the night away, we were delighted to make the most of the event with a mix of colourful and monochrome shots.

The Friends Party: A Special Event

The Destiny Farms in Ooty played the host for this special event. This hilly venue was perfect for aerial or drone photography. The beautiful sunset added to the mesmerising vibe of the place. We didn't miss the chance to do a couple shoot before the event, with the sunset serving as a spellbinding background.

Since it was a black-tie event, all the friends were dressed in black. They performed a special skit for the couple. A lot of dancing followed, along with karaoke. The atmosphere came alive with the ensuing fun and craziness. It was an exciting experience for us to capture all the special moments at this unique event.  We wrapped up the shoot for this wedding after having captured countless memories for the couple to cherish forever.

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